Clear Ice vs. Rime Ice: Which Is More Dangerous?
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Clear ice (glaze ice) is considered MORE hazardous than rime ice primarily because:
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It forms horns at the leading edge, spreads beyond deicing equipment, is hard to see, and causes greater airflow disruption
Clear ice is more hazardous than rime for several reasons: (1) It forms horns near the top/bottom of the leading edge that greatly disrupt airflow; (2) It can spread beyond deicing equipment coverage; (3) It is transparent and hard to detect; (4) SLDs (freezing rain/drizzle) form clear ice far aft of equipment. Rime ice is brittle and more easily removed.
Verified against FAA-H-8083-28B Chapter 20 on 2026-07-22 — not against another quiz site. Regulations and handbooks change; that's why every answer here carries its source.
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